At Audio Groover, we’re about the love of music, but we’re also about our community, and that means being open about mental health struggles. The biggest barrier I’ve faced—and I know many of you have too—is the crippling fear of being judged.
I came across this video a couple of years ago, and I strongly feel its message is a vital part of positive mental health: stop giving a damn what others think.
The creator, Noah Petek, makes a simple, powerful point: ‘Everybody’s too caught up in their own lives to really care about me right now’. Worrying about the opinions of others is a form of self-sabotage that keeps us from living and creating freely.
This video is your permission slip to be yourself.
Remember, as Noah says, ‘If there’s anything I’ve learned in my few years of life is that you can do anything’. Let’s all work on being ‘unapologetically yourself’.
Take a moment after watching to think about that one thing you’ve been holding yourself back from doing—in music or in life—because of the fear of judgment. Now, take a deep breath, tune out the fear, turn up the music, and take care of your mental groove.